ISM PhD alumnus Diana Derval’s research firm, DervalResearch, became a Certified B Corp. This certification verifies the firm’s positive social and environmental performance. To become certified, a company must meet high standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. 

Dr. Derval shares that, “We founded DervalResearch with the idea to put people and the planet first.” After getting certified, Dr. Derval highlights: "We are super proud to be a Certified B Corp and happy to join the B Corp community. We thank all our stakeholders for their continued support and also hope that our journey will inspire other entrepreneurs and innovators. As now is the right time to B the Change."

The behavioral neuroscience research firm uses biosciences to decode human behavior and preferences. With the new certification, the firm plans to continue researching its neuro-predictive business tools while meeting high standards of verified social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. 

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